Minotaur Maze

👉 The Minotaur Maze is a confusing, highly lethal labyrinth located near the bottom of the Dungeons of Doom, New in GnollHack.

Location: Located 2 levels above the bottom of the Dungeons of Doom (typically levels 23–24).

Situated just above the Underground Castle, the Minotaur Maze is designed to drain the player's resources before the mid-game finale.

ℹ️ Characteristics

• Layout: A dense, sprawling maze with no standard rooms. The walls are solid rock. Hidden within the maze are two specific structures: the Minotaur's Lair and a locked NPC room.
• Inhabitants: As the name suggests, the level contains a minotaur.

🗝️ The Minotaur's Lair

On the left side of the maze is the Minotaur's Lair, housing a trapped and locked chest, which contains a large amount of gold, a chance for an artifact, and a crucial magic key.

⛏️ The Geologist

On the right side of the maze is a small room with parquet flooring, secured by a locked, windowed magic door. This door can be unlocked using the magic key found in the Minotaur's Lair. Inside resides a dwarven geologist NPC who can provide useful services.

⚠️ The Threat

Minotaur is a dangerous melee enemy in the game. It moves fast and hits hard and can kill an unprepared adventurer in a few turns.